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Early learning linked to falls in teenage delinquency

New research has found a clear link between enrolment in early learning and a decline in risky behaviour later in life. University of Tokyo researchers say that

National crackdown on ‘dodgy’ childcare providers

The Federal Government has announced it will strength regulations governing childhood education and care as part of a crackdown on unscrupulous providers. In a

New laws to guarantee three days of cheap child care

Federal Parliament is considering legislation which would guarantee three days a week of subsidised early education for all children from 2026. Federal Education

More students looking for teaching careers

Australia’s pipeline of future teachers has improved with an increase in applications to study education this year, reversing the downward trend of recent years. New

17,300 speedsters caught in lead up to schools’ return

More than 17,000 Queenslanders were caught speeding over the school holidays, with police urging drivers to slow down as children return to the classroom this

Tips to help a child with back-to-school anxiety

By Samantha Vlcek From next week, schools will start to return for term 1. This can be a nervous time for some students, who might be anxious about new teachers, classes

Higher Education

Business

Student accommodation pipeline adds thousands of beds

More than 11,000 student-specific beds are currently under construction in Australia, as the industry looks to ease the pressure on the private rental market. The latest

On-sea training for future marine scientists

An innovative tertiary sea training program casts off on Saturday to make a circumnavigation of Tasmania. Thirty university students and trainers from across Australia

Overseas student numbers back to pre-COVID levels

The number of overseas students enrolled in Australian schools has returned to pre-COVID levels. The latest Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) data, released today,

More guidance needed on future medical workforce

A lack of insight into the required make-up of Australia’s future medical workforce has sparked a call for a new national planning body. The Australian Medical

SUSH plans for Inala and Beenleigh

Inala and Beenleigh will be among the next homes for new Suburban University Study Hubs (SUSHs). The South-East Queensland locations are among five new sites announced

Young people needed for a final Endeavour

The Young Endeavour’s first circumnavigation of Australia in almost 10 years, will be the last for the current vessel, and the tall ship is looking for young crew

Schools

Queensland Premier David Crisafulli with students from St Williams Primary School, Grovely. | Newsreel

Education

Students pause to honour ANZAC spirit

South-East Queensland students joined the Premier and Governor at a special ANZAC Day service this week, in the lead up to Friday’s commemoration. Among those

Young shares insights into anxiety at Open Week event

Author and psychologist Karen Young will be the guest speaker at a south Brisbane school next Thursday, as hundreds of schools across South-East Queensland

Queensland flying squads to target bullying in schools

Rapid response guidance officers will be deployed to school bullying hotspots around Queensland, under a new Government plan. State Premier David Crisafulli said $33

School’s back after tragic Easter holidays on State roads

School zones are back in force across Queensland as the State returns from the Easter holiday break lamenting a tragic road toll. Acting Chief Superintendent Garrath

Innovative programs open for new families to explore

A focus on “differentiated learning” is helping students in a Logan school excel. St Clare’s Primary Principal Liesl Profke said the Yarrabilba school was one of

Students urged to flood back to Queensland Outback

Queensland school students will play their part in flood recovery efforts in the State’s outback through a renewed Government program. State Education Minister

Vocation

Government

New technical colleges to address skills shortage

A national network of technical colleges will be rolled out if a Liberal Federal Government is elected on May 3. Liberal leader Peter Dutton said the proposed Australian

$10,000 apprentice payments incentivise completions

A new $10,000 incentive payment for apprentices is an acknowledgement of the need to address the tradie shortage to overcome Australia’s housing crisis. Master

Brisbane base for next generation of aircraft engineers

Thirty apprentice aircraft engineers have begun their studies as Qantas’ new Brisbane-based engineering academy opens its doors Qantas Domestic CEO Markus Svensson

$2.7 billion price tag on back-to-school purchases

Back-to-school spending is tipped to inject around $2.7 billion into the Australian retail economy. New research by the Australian Retailers Association (ARA) found the

Boost to fee-free TAFE places in priority sectors

Australians looking to upskill now have access to an extra 20,000 free vocational training places across the country. The extra spots, which include 5000

FNQ business nation’s best small employer

A Far North Queensland First Nations business has been named the country’s best small employer at the Australian Training Awards. Yarrabah-based

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